Karen Johnson
Karen Johnson is a busy mom of three who is probably driving a child to practice or a game right now. She writes about all things parenthood.
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247 Baby Girl Names That Start With L
Here are 247 options for sweet baby girl names that start with L and their meanings, with popular, modern, beautiful, cute, and unique names.
225 Baby Boy Names That Start With E
Here are 200+ E boy names and their meanings, from old-fashioned, unique, and rare names to cute and popular ones.
231 Baby Girl Names That Start With E
Girl names that start with E and their meanings, from names inspired by books, celebrities, and royalty to unique, popular, and rare!
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25 Birth Affirmations To Help You Through Your Labor
Here are some benefits of birth affirmations, how to use them effectively, and 25 birth affirmations to try.
134 Great Gaelic Baby Names and Their Meanings
Explore Gaelic names rooted in Celtic culture and explore the Gaelic language for something that stands out for your bundle of joy.
124 Ukrainian Names For Your Baby
From common choices to unique ones, find name inspiration with over 100 Ukrainian names for boys and girls that reflect Ukrainian culture.
108 Viking Names For Your Little Warrior
Discover over 100 Viking names for boys and Viking names for girls that can help you pay homage to your Scandinavian lineage.
20 Changes to Embrace Now That You’re a Mom
From financial priorities to your bladder, learn about 20 things that change in your life after you have a baby.
30 Relatable and Hysterical Truths about Labor & Delivery
One mom shares 30 fun facts and truths about labor and delivery to laugh about and that you can share with others.
177 Mexican Names for Your Baby
Find unique, common, cool, and indigenous Mexican names among our list to help you name your new little one.
10 Commandments of Pregnancy
One mom offers her take on 10 commandments of pregnancy to make the nine months as magical as possible (minus the puking, of course).
Pregnancy-Safe Makeup Products We Love
Discover the most beneficial pregnancy-safe makeup and beauty products with our list of 23 must-have items.
Maternity Fashion Trends From Celebrities That We’re Loving
Stylish and comfortable maternity fashion is no longer limited to shapeless sacks. Check out the stylish looks today's expecting moms rock.
What Is a Baby Planner?
From concierge to consultant - learn how a baby planner can help make your baby shower planning stress-free.
What’s In a Preschool Curriculum?
Learn how a child's learning journey starts with a strong preschool curriculum of literacy and math skills, plus social development.
30 Relatable and Hysterical Truths About the Third Trimester
Exhaustion, discomfort and the urge to pee - all the truths about the third trimester revealed. Get ready for the home stretch!
30 Hilarious and Relatable Truths About the Second Trimester
Ah, the second trimester: Discover 30 funny and relatable truths about it, from new energy to high sex drive.
11 Playdate Questions to Ask Ahead of Time
Learn 11 playdate questions to ask the host or the parents dropping off that can alleviate many worries for moms and dads.
What a Post-Pregnancy Tummy Really Looks Like
From being stretched to post-pregnancy pain, get the strategies to cope and recover with your post-pregnancy tummy.
21 Greek Goddess Names of Power, Beauty and Nature
Are you looking for Greek goddess names for your baby? Our list of powerhouse names will give your child strength and success.
Viral Video: ‘Annoying’ Mom Will Become Your Hero
What makes an 'annoying' mom a hero? Read this blog post to hear Jordan Toma's viral video and inspiring words about Moms.
15 Celebrities Who Had Home Births
Every woman deserves support in whatever way they choose for their birthing journey. Here are 15 celebrities who had successful home births.
30 Truths About the First Trimester
Discover the weird and wonderful truth about the first trimester from a Mom who lived it more than once.
Old-School Birthday Parties Should Come Back . . . Here’s Why
Enjoy simple childhood moments at a throwback birthday party. Create memories with friends, cake, and fun with the old-school birthday.
The Heavy Pressure on Moms of Newborns
New moms are under pressure to meet the standards of the 'good mom' club. Learn how to cope with the pressures of motherhood.
21 Celebrity Dads Who Make Fatherhood Look Easy
Parenting isn't always easy, but these 21 celebrity dads make raising kind and hardworking children look like a breeze.
Celebrity Moms Share Their Breastfeeding Journey
Learn from 20 celebrity moms about the challenges and triumphs of breastfeeding. Strengthen your commitment with their stories.
20 Quiet Activities for Kids Instead of Napping
Are your kids no longer napping? Try these quiet activities for kids to keep them entertained and engaged while Mom and Dad catch a break.
12 Reasons Pink is a True Rockstar Mom
Explore why Pink is the ultimate rock-and-roll mom, juggling a career with motherhood, taking the kids on tour, Disney visits, and more.
Postpartum Myths Every New Mother Should Ignore
Navigate the postpartum transition with facts that debunk false postpartum myths. Get tips to ease your journey as a new mom.
15 Celebrity Moms Who Unapologetically Formula-Fed
Learn about 15 celebrity moms who formula-fed unapologetically — and we love them for sharing their stories with the world.
20 Things Moms Swear They’d Never Do But Did
Find out what things moms swear they'd never do before they had kids. But could it be as simple as it looks?
Nuna Baby and Uber Team Up to Put Car Seats into Uber Cars!
Uber and Nuna have teamed up to help those parents with little ones and are equipping Ubers with the Nuna Baby RAVA.